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OV08 CFF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,740 mi
Last recorded60,740 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 CFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 60,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,958 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan + outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner / outer incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,326 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 48,326 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,435 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 41,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 41,872 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly bulb nw (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill hole (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

hazard warning lamp switch bulb not working (audible sound can be heard)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

advise geo align

nsf and osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,140 miles

n/s front tyre is slightly catching a power steering hose only when on full right lock and advise further attention.

spare wheel is insecure in its carrier.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,368 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre 3mm

wipers smearing

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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OV08 CFF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 CFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV08 CFF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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